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Hair Testing - finding foods and products compatible with your body
Hair Bio-Compatibility Food and Product testing is all about YOU! I will admit it has been a game changer in my clients progress as it has taken a lot of the guess work out as to what foods they can eat and what they need to avoid. Food is medicine is one of the basic Naturopathic principles that I love to follow in clinic with my clients. -
Are you wanting beautiful skin this winter?
Our skin is our largest organ and protects our internal organs from environmental toxins. The appearance of our skin is important especially for our self esteem, if you are suffering from acne, eczema or dermatitis this can cause added stress and can make these conditions worse. Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition of the skin.
The cooler months can cause these conditions to worsen as the dry winds outside combined with warm rooms and/or electric blankets aren't kind to our skin. We also need to be mindful about what we apply to our skin as it is absorbed into our lymphatic system, blood stream and digestive system. Our endocrine system and hormones can be affected by what we put on our skin too.
The food that we eat and what we drink also affects our skin. Have you noticed a link to what you are eating and how your skin reacts?
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Do you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)?
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a group of intestinal symptoms that are usually found together (meaning there is usua... -
Does your immune system need some love?
Our immune system is the body’s first line of defense against illnesses and infections such as bacterial, viral or parasitic infections. Our white blood cells are the key players in having a healthy immune system, they are made in our bone marrow and are part of our lymphatic system which eliminates toxins from our body.
Gastrointestinal health is essential as 80% of our immune system is found in our gut. It is really important to have great gut health so that we have a great line of defense to fight these nasty bugs and viruses that are currently circulating in our communities world wide.
